Ram 1500 Pre-configured Bed Rack (Straight Bed) | XTR3 Popular Builds

The XTR3 Pre-configured Bed Rack for Dodge Ram 1500 (Straight Bed) comes ready to roll out with mid-height and cab-height options. It gives you our 6-column, max-modularity flagship rack designed to grow with your truck. Skip the guesswork: choose your rack configuration, then outfit it with our pre-configured accessory packages as your build evolves.

Bed Geometry Note: Dodge Ram trucks come in both straight and tapered bed configurations. This listing is optimized for the straight bed variant. Please verify your bed measurement and rail spacing before ordering to ensure proper fit.

Unlike fixed sheet-metal racks, the XTR3 is built from T-slot aluminum extrusion so your setup can change as your truck build evolves. Mount rooftop tent accessories, recovery boards, awnings, water storage, fuel cans, bikes, kayaks, ladders, conduit, lumber, and jobsite gear without locking your truck into one permanent layout.

What it does

Attaches directly to the factory bed rails using the included bedrail brackets, which mount directly to the truck’s bed rails without drilling any holes. It turns your Ram 1500 bed into a fully modular cargo platform: carry a rooftop tent, awning, recovery gear, fuel, and water on top, while keeping the bed underneath free for daily use. Works as a Dodge Ram ladder rack, a cargo rack for lumber and conduit, or a no-nonsense overland basecamp — built from solid T-slot aluminum, not flimsy sheet metal.

Built for the Dodge Ram 1500

The XTR3 Pre-configured is engineered to bolt directly to the Dodge Ram 1500’s factory bed rails. It comes in mid-height and cab-height options so you get the exact fit for your needs. The uprights are pre-cut and pre-drilled for a clean, flush mount. It’s not a universal bracket forced to fit — it’s purpose-built for the geometry and rail spacing of the Ram 1500.

Why XTR3 is different

The XTR3 is our 6-column, max-modularity flagship bed rack and the evolution of the Xtrusion Overland rack system. Its open design provides unmatched side access, maximum accessory compatibility, and a highly adaptable layout that thrives on serious overland builds, heavy work trucks, and complex daily drivers. It comes with 6 uprights (two in each front and rear quadrant), 3 top crossbars, 4 side braces, and 3 top support braces. Fully adjustable quadrants let you reconfigure your rack layout from front to back in minutes.

Solid extruded aluminum — the strongest, lightest, most modular material on the market, with no rust and no sacrifice in features.
T-slot on every linear surface — near-infinite mounting points; mount anything in any position and reconfigure in minutes.
6 uprights (providing unmatched load distribution) — ideal for heavy overland gear, roof tops, winches, and commercial tooling.
Pre-configured options — start with a 6-column foundation and add accessories like MOLLE panels, AXS Gates, and slide-out storage exactly when you need them.

Choose XTR3 if you...

Want more than just a rack. It is the starting point for a modular truck system. Start with the bed rack, then add accessories as your needs change. Depending on your setup, the XTR3 can work with MOLLE panels, AXS Gates, slide-out storage, recovery gear mounts, lighting, water storage, and other rack-mounted accessories.

Because the rack is built around T-slot extrusion, you can continue adapting the layout instead of replacing the entire system as your build grows.

What’s included

3 Top Crossbars
6 Uprights (Columns)
3 Top Support Braces (1530 Black)
4 Side Braces (1530 Black)
6 Bedrail Brackets (connect uprights to your Ram bed rails)
4 Top Corner Brackets (connect crossbars and uprights)
All screws and hardware required for assembly
Set of Black XTR Off-Road Reinforcement Plates ($110 value)
Metal Handle Kit — Set of 4 ($40 value)
16 pcs Drop-In T-Nuts — 5/16-8 ($12 value)
16 pcs Button Head Screws — 5/16-8 x 5/8" ($8.80 value)

Pre-configured Accessory Packages

Package 1: Bed Rack only
Package 2: Bed Rack + 8 MOLLE Plates (12x9 plates for mid-height racks & 16x11 plates for cab-height racks)
Package 3A: Bed Rack + 8 MOLLE Plates + 1x AXS Gate Kit + 1x Slide Out
Package 3B: Bed Rack + 8 MOLLE Plates + 2x AXS Gate Kits
Package 3C: Bed Rack + 8 MOLLE Plates + 2x Slide Out Kits

Specifications

Rated capacity (evenly distributed): 450 lb dynamic off-road, 850 lb dynamic on-road, 1,550 lb static

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between the Pre-configured and Custom Height?

The Custom Height is designed to bolt directly to your bed rails as a standalone rack foundation. The XTR3 Pre-configured comes with mid-height and cab-height options and offers ready-to-go accessory packages (MOLLE, AXS Gates, Slide Outs) built specifically for those heights.

Does this require drilling into my Ram?

No. The rack mounts directly to the factory bed rails using the included bedrail brackets. No permanent modifications, no drilling, and no compromising your factory finish.

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